Sparkling like jewels, berries at their peak in summertime are captured in a flavorful jelly. Any combination of berries will work as well as pomegranate seeds. By using a flavorful juice that’s naturally sweet you eliminate the need for added sugar.

Crunchy on the outside from walnuts and moist in the center, this chicken is healthy too. Ask your meat market to cut the chicken into pieces and save the backbone for stock. Any leftovers can be added to noodle soup for a spicy chicken version.

This deeply flavored marinade, full of garlic and ginger, coats tender pieces of broccoli and whole mushroom caps. Lightly toasted walnuts provide the crowning touch. The broccoli and mushrooms need a minimum of two hours to marinate.

This festive rice salad boasts sweet cranberries, walnuts and a splash of citrus flavor. Perfect for serving at a holiday buffet table – most of the salad can be prepared ahead of time – simply add the chopped veggies just before serving.

A lovely Italian treat that is great dipped in coffee, tea, even wine as the Italians do. This is the traditional recipe using only eggs and sugar, not butter...another example of Mediterranean health!

Before spring fruit arrives in the market we rely on apples and pears for great fresh flavor. The honey and vanilla combines with the lemon juice to create a delicious sauce. Use all apples or all pears if necessary… it’s more important to choose ripe fruit and cook until tender rather than relying on cooking time alone.

A protein rich, smooth and succulent smoothie with the earthy undertones and texture of almond butter. You could also add some sliced almonds for another textural surprise. Substitute with your favorite fruit, which can be frozen in zip lock bags when in season, to use throughout the year.

Stews taste even better the next day which offers a great excuse for cooking a large batch to serve later in the week. It's also easy to double the recipe and freeze some. You can use thick-cut, boneless, loin chops, trimmed of all the fat for a dish elegant enough for a dinner party.

This easy salad recipe with toasted walnuts is perfect for a summer picnic, in a sandwich, or as a light snack in pita bread. You can vary the flavor by adding apple, pear, or even apricots instead of grapes. A little cumin or curry powder in the dressing adds an international flair.

On every table in Greece, there is a mass of small bowls filled with dips, spreads and purees called meze. One of the most popular is skordalia. This variation on the classic is made with toasted walnuts and spinach. This skordalia is delicious with skewers of chicken, fish or beef but it’s also fantastic served with crispy pita chips. Perfect for those crazy weekday nights.

Unlike many other delicious, rich chocolate-based dishes, there is no “decadent” in this recipe title. That is because (and it might seem too good to be true) this recipe is actually full of desirable antioxidants and healthy omega-3 oils: dark chocolate, cinnamon, and walnuts. “Health foods” all the way!

Here is a trail mix that includes puffed whole-grain cereal that can stretch out our grazing time, and make it last longer without blowing your healthy eating. And the addition of dark chocolate will only extend your satisfaction!

Belgian Endives, found in this recipe, are an flavorful addition to any salad. The bitter greens partner harmoniously with sweet fruits, like apples and pears and salty, rich items like cheese and nuts.

A surprising use of quinoa: It’s soaked and then dry-toasted, rather than cooked in water. The results are crunchy and revelatory! When you top a layered fruit-and-yogurt arrangement with this-plus-walnuts, you will have a new and instantly popular breakfast treat in your repertoire.

A great way to get kids to eat their greens is to put them in a shake or a smoothie. And what better way to start the day than with a creamy shake made with soaked walnuts (turned into walnut cream), kale and every kiddos go-to fruit, bananas. Sweetened ever so slightly with agave nectar or honey, they’ll never know just how many nutrients their morning shake supplies. Prep your walnuts the night before for a fast, easy breakfast shake.

"Both walnuts and artichokes have definite flavors, and most people wouldn't think to combine the two. But I remember helping my grandmother stuff these artichokes when I was a child living in Southern California." Marion Cunningham

Nuts In The Pantry

Whether you’re planning to serve appetizers, platters or desserts and sweets, nuts can add a tasty, unique and healthy twist to all kinds of dishes. And, for a bonus, they add some terrific nutritional benefits!

It’s the season where farmers’ markets pop up on every street corner, and the sun-kissed flavors make food so much more enjoyable. Tree nuts can add not only a delightful crunch and toasty flavor to the plate, they bring greater satiety and nutritional value, meaning you’ll want to snack less...